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AY53 DYO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,775 mi
Last recorded96,775 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 DYO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 96,775 miles

Nearside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 87,565 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 87,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 75,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shock absorber protection covers detached

Fail 25 Jul 2014 75,220 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shock absorber protection covers detached

Pass 17 Aug 2013 69,624 miles

Chip out side swept area of windscreen.

Front suspension low and hard,

Pass 28 Jul 2012 54,101 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 47,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 43,311 miles

2 x child seats fitted in rear, not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Front wiper blades split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 39,861 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 35,151 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 26,786 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 19,494 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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AY53 DYO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 65,642 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY53 DYO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY53 DYO registered?

AY53 DYO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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